Category: International Atomic Energy Agency

UN Nuclear Watchdog Scrutinising AUKUS Submarine Safeguards

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to nuclear non-proliferation after a meeting with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on July 4. Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, was in Adelaide, where he met with the Australian foreign minister to discuss the international security environment, nuclear proliferation risks…


IAEA Reviews Water Release From Damaged Japan Nuclear Plant

TOKYO—A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday began its review of Japan’s plan to begin releasing more than a million tons of treated radioactive water into the sea from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant—a review that Japan hopes will instill confidence in the plan. The 15-member team is to visit the Fukushima…